Senior Software Engineer
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
As a Software Engineer joining Microsoft's Azure Data engineering team, specifically the Azure Cosmos DB division, you will play a pivotal role in building and optimizing high-scale services that form the backbone of this globally distributed cloud database service. You will collaborate with talented engineers to architect, design, and implement reliable, low-latency solutions for Cosmos DB, ensuring it meets the stringent requirements of Fortune 500 companies across various industries such as healthcare, retail, telecommunications, IoT, and more. Utilizing Azure technologies and distributed database systems, you will work across the stack to convert visionary ideas into high-quality shipped features while also building reusable libraries of services best practices for other teams to leverage. This role requires expertise in cloud databases, a passion for data-driven decision-making, and an ability to innovate solutions that support business growth at scale.
Skills
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and maintain high-scale services that form the backbone of Cosmos DB.
- Dive deep into Azure technologies and distributed database systems to enhance service reliability.
- Collaborate with partners to design and build features driving Cosmos DB's growth.
- Influence new designs for large-scale distributed systems, setting standards within the organization.
- Build reusable libraries of best practices for other teams to leverage across services.
- Work in a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
What we're looking for
- Experience in designing and developing high-scale services for distributed database systems.
- Proficiency in Azure technologies and cloud-based data solutions.
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to influence design and architecture of large-scale distributed systems.
- Expertise in building reusable libraries and best practices for service development.
- Background in software engineering with a focus on reliability and low-latency solutions.
- Experience in continuous improvement, adaptation, and reflective practice.
Employer
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
Microsoft currently has 534 open roles on FindRole.
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